Improving a software platform for echinoderm research
Official title: Software Development to Enhance Echinobase
Funded at University of Florida · NIH-11304887 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on making the Echinobase software better so that scientists can easily find and study information about sea creatures like starfish and sea urchins, which could help improve our understanding of the environment and health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $106,622 |
| NIH project number | 7P41HD095831-08 |
| Project ID | NIH-11304887 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research would be individuals interested in marine biology or those affected by conditions related to environmental health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not interested in marine biology or who do not have conditions related to environmental health may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the Echinobase software, which is a database and resource for echinoderm biology. The project aims to develop new features and functionalities that will make it easier for researchers to access and analyze data related to echinoderms. By improving this platform, the research seeks to facilitate better understanding and exploration of echinoderm species, which could indirectly benefit patients through advancements in biological research and environmental health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved tools for studying echinoderms, potentially benefiting patients through enhanced understanding of marine biology and its implications for health.
How similar studies have gone: While this specific software enhancement is novel, similar research efforts in improving biological databases have shown success in facilitating scientific discovery.
Where this research is happening
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University of Florida
Gainesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hinman, Veronica Frances — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Hinman, Veronica Frances
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.